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2003 Dodge Durango Body and structure Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
2%of 339 total for the year
Median mileage
87,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the body and structure of the 2003 Dodge Durango, 2% of the 339 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 87,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“After coming to a stop, I put my vehicle in park. While exiting, the engine started revving causing it to jump out of gear. This resulted in a crash into an apartment that could have turned out much worst.”

NHTSA complaint #10471723, filed 2012-08, 160,000 miles

“2003 Dodge Durango upper ball joint failed on interstate at 65mph. Right front wheel and assembly seperated from vehicle causing single car accident ..skidded into guard rail. Damage estimated at $10,000 plus by claims adjuster. Nationwide insurance is subrogating against chrysler to recover money. Ea03-023”

NHTSA complaint #10058730, filed 2004-02, 17,000 miles

“The vehicle jerked and vibrated while driving it. This occurred when in stop and go traffic. The vehicle has been tested and driven by the dealer and the manufacturer who stated it was normal.”

NHTSA complaint #10097229, filed 2004-11, 150 miles

“The consumer believes there is something wrong with the suspension and/or stability of the vehicle. While driving 70 MPH on a windy day the consumer was unable to control the vehicle. The consumer was forced to reduce his speed to drive in the windy conditions.”

NHTSA complaint #10056096, filed 2004-01

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Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202313%
202247%
2021157%
202047%
201921%
201852%
2017105%
201664%
2015214%
2014263%
201391%
201220%
201191%
200844%
200742%
2006172%
2005211%
2004353%
200362%
200282%
200161%
200040%
1999171%
1998101%

Other parts of the 2003 Dodge Durango

Suspension
91 complaints
Electrical system
57 complaints
Engine cooling
40 complaints
Exterior lighting
39 complaints
Brakes
33 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
24 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
24 complaints
Steering
20 complaints
Air bags
16 complaints
Tires
16 complaints
Wheels
14 complaints
Engine
12 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2003 Dodge Durango

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology